Traditional recruitment methods still hold sway in the job market: most recruiters use online applications or the CV/cover letter combo to assess and select suitable candidates. Is there room for a less conventional, more creative approach or is the video CV doomed from the start? Continue reading
In such a crowded and competitive job market, you can’t afford to settle for good – you have to aspire to great. And before you hit the panic button, I’m talking applications, not experience. Continue reading
I’ve decided to take the path of least resistance with this post and tackle some common career questions and pervasive career myths. Just think of it as a meta blog post! Continue reading
Grad schemes have much to recommend them and can be a great way to start your professional career. They’re just not the only way. Increasingly students and grads are starting to tap into the SME sector, finding exciting jobs and challenging projects in the process. Paul Griffin, Mechanical Engineer with consultancy DCA Design International, thought … Continue reading
Louise Northcutt, final year German Studies student, was in the middle of her year abroad teaching English when she made the decision to apply for a summer placement with Unilever and find out what life is like in the world of ‘big business’. Read her story… Continue reading
At a recent event for a large investment bank, the MD speaking to the audience announced “a CV always tells a story … and you’d better be able to tell that story”. In saying so, he got to the crux of the difference between a good candidate – who is able to provide a collection … Continue reading
One of our student bloggers, Katy Edwards, spent a very busy summer completing a range of work placements and has taken time out from her final year studies to share her insights and tips… Just like every other undergraduate, it has become increasingly clear to me that to stand any chance of finding gainful employment … Continue reading
